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Smartphones and tablets are working their way deeper into the enterprise thanks in part to initiatives from major tech companies that look to sweeten the deal for businesses.
Savvy companies are coming up with new ways to recognize their best employees, according to PayScale's 2016 Compensation Best Practices report.
Does DevOps give you better security through agility or make development and deployment too fast to secure?
Hot or not? From the Web to the motherboard to the training ground, get the scoop on what's in and what's out in app dev
Collaboration can do wonders for your organization's productivity, but there's a dark side. With an increase in collaboration comes an increase in burnout and attrition. The good news: Technology can help.
Technology has become vital to the daily operations of most businesses, but hiring managers are finding it difficult to land the right candidates. That's why CareerBuilder and Capella University are partnering to train candidates and then place them
Say goodbye to trust falls and weekend retreats. Custom-designed games are the new way to foster collaboration and team-building.
Goodbye username plus password, hello smartphone plus thumbprint
Don’t let holes in your incident response plan review open gaping vulnerabilities in how you act on security events.
These leading-edge jobs could prove to be the most lucrative careers in tomorrow’s tech
Companies are stepping up to increase gender diversity in their tech workforce because it’s smart business. Top firms share advice on how they’re making headway.
From Juniper to Fortinet and Cisco, a lot of companies have been cited for having shipped products that contain hard-coded passcodes to market which poses security risks to the enterprise
Bi-modal IT may be tech buzzwords du jour, but creating a separate department (often in its own physical space) to do nothing but pure R&D is still an enticing prospect for embracing the innovator’s dilemma.
Implementing an IT infrastructure library (ITIL) can help organizations trying to get a better handle on IT services and resources. But ITIL's just a framework. One size does not fit all. In fact, you might not need it at all Here are seven questions
Benefits outweigh risks for big companies seeking flexibility, scalability.
Common sense says leaders should focus on addressing their teams' weaknesses to improve performance. If that’s your approach, you’re wrong.
Get in on the devops revolution by freeing yourself from mundane server tasks and tapping your inner coder
Threat intelligence is a hot topic, but it requires a ton of work to be operational and effective. Here's how to steer clear of the traps
Find out which carrier gets the most cheers -- and which the most jeers -- from our 2015 survey respondents.
As little as four years ago, only about a third of companies considered cybersecurity when planning a merger. Today, that percentage has flipped
Amazon Web Services EC2 Dedicated Hosts are designed to give you an on-premises experience in the cloud – for good or bad.
The benefits of using social collaboration apps in the enterprise can outweigh the associated security risks if IT professionals strategically monitor and manage them.
Friction between law enforcement and tech sector on full display as FBI makes its case for tools to allow it to break into San Bernardino shooter’s iPhone.
Machine learning and behavioral analytics could help you detect attacks faster – or stop them before they even start.
A recent study shows that more workers are turning to personal mobile devices to get work done, but businesses need to consider not only the security threats, but also the effect on company culture.
Top-notch security pros are hard to find, leaving companies struggling to fill positions. Here’s what businesses need to change to gain a competitive edge.
The U.S. Senate recently proposed a cybersecurity disclosure bill that would require public companies to describe what cybersecurity expertise their boards have, or, if they don't have any, what steps the companies are taking to get some expertise on
From social engineering before you even get on the plane to apps that are riddled with security holes, it’s never been easier for cybercriminals to target unsuspecting travelers.
When Joe McBreen took over as CTO of St. Vrain Valley School District in 2009, he walked into an IT nightmare. Seven years later, he's turned things around. Here's how he did it.
After building 8.8Tbit OpenFlow-based SDN network linking university researchers, Internet 2 pivots to R&D, new apps, cloud services.
Inspiring a team to make a difference is what drives success, says Peter B. Nichol, one of the the IT leaders behind Connecticut's Health Insurance Exchange.
A high-quality, self-service knowledge base search can help users help themselves and ease pressure on your IT department.
The telecom giant is unloading its data centers to focus on its services business.
A review of network security is much like a personal tax audit, but a bit less painful.
A virtual tour of managed security services provider Alert Logic reveals how proactive monitoring detects breaches and accelerates incident response
Early adopters share their experiences
The high demand for data scientists has many IT pros contemplating a lucrative career shift
Ransomware has been around for decades, but has been aimed mainly at organizations or individual computers. With the devices making up the Internet of Things headed for the hundreds of billions, that is an attack surface most cybercrooks can’t resist
More than two years after going private, a revitalized BMC is focusing squarely on enabling your company’s digital transformation.
Software compliance can be a tricky – and expensive – challenge for most IT leaders. Luckily, tech solutions let you manage software assets.
Think wearables are just a consumer fad? Think again. Here’s how companies like DHL, Lee Company and Southern Co. are making a business case for wearables.
According to Deloitte, most millennials at your company have one foot out the door and eye on their next position. What can you do to convince them to stay?
According to a recent study on hiring trends, the number of workers hired as freelance or contract workers has risen in the past two years, and it’s expected to increase.
IT budgets are on the rise in 2016 as tech leaders struggle with existing IT infrastructure that is proving a hindrance to adopting new technology.
Job hopping is no longer taboo. Many job-seekers are finding they can achieve a higher salary, learn new skills and expand their expertise by changing jobs every few years.
In a perfect world, you'd treat your resume like a living document and update it continuously throughout your career. In the real world, family, home and professional responsibilities can get in the way. Here are 10 events that call for a resume refr
Kronos CEO Aron Ain discusses how the company is successfully moving to the cloud. Ain talks about how the migration has led to new analytics capabilities, is improving profits, helps customers run their businesses better and more.
Make the most of your virtual storage with these seven tips and tools for cloud power users
Detachable tablets are gaining traction in the enterprise as traditional slate tablets and PCs dip in popularity.
